Harriet Beecher Stowe Boeken

The novel that changed the course of American history Published in 1852, Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel was a powerful indictment of slavery in America. Describing the many trials and eventual escape to freedom of the long-suffering, good-hearted slave Uncle Tom, it aimed to show how Christian love can overcome any human cruelty. Uncle Tom’s Cabin has remained controversial to this day, seen as either a vital milestone in the anti-slavery cause or as a patronising stereotype of African-Americans, yet it played a crucial role in the eventual abolition of slavery and remains one of the most important American novels ever written. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Uncle Tom lebt mit seiner Familie als Sklave bei seinem großzügigen Herrn, Mr. Shelby. Als dieser seine Schulden nicht zurückzahlen kann, verkauft er Tom, der schließlich bei einem skrupellosen Baumwollbauern landet. Wird Tom es schaffen, die brutalen Behandlungen seines neuen Herren zu überleben und dabei seine Menschlichkeit zu bewahren?

Original edition published: Boston: A. D. Phelps, 1849.

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The narrative explores the harsh realities of slavery through the experiences of various characters, particularly focusing on Uncle Tom, a deeply moral enslaved man. It addresses themes of compassion, faith, and the struggle for freedom, set against the backdrop of 19th-century America. Originally serialized from 1851 to 1852, the work played a pivotal role in shaping public opinion on slavery. This edition offers high-quality digital scans of the original text, making it accessible to a wide audience, including libraries and scholars.

Featuring a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, this book preserves the original text while acknowledging potential imperfections from its age, such as marks and notations. Emphasizing its cultural significance, the edition aims to protect and promote classic literature, ensuring accessibility through high-quality modern reproductions that remain faithful to the original.